Stretching 147.5 miles across West Virginia, this drive from Beckley to Belington typically takes about 2 hours and 58 minutes. Because the total travel time is under three hours, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $24 for fuel to complete the journey. The path primarily utilizes US 19, the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, and Corridor H. Since both the start and end points are located within the Southeast region of the state, you will remain within a consistent geographical landscape throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.7 miles from Beckley, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 19
67.2 mi
1h 22m
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
40.2 mi
43m
Corridor H
28.3 mi
33m
Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.6 mi
7m
Barbour County Highway
3.9 mi
5m
South Crim Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
North Kanawha Street
0.8 mi
1m
Beech Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 67.2 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckley, WV and Belington, WV.
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Start on WV 210
0.8 mi·1 min·North Kanawha Street
2
Turn right onto WV 16
1.3 mi·1 min·Robert C. Byrd Drive
3
Continue on US 19; WV 16
3.3 mi·5 min·Robert C. Byrd Drive
4
Take the exit onto US 19
67 mi·1 hr 22 min·US 19
Toward US 19 North: SummersvilleUse the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
6
Merge onto I 79; US 19
40 mi·43 min·Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon
8
Keep slight left at fork
244 ft·8 sec
Toward US 33 West, , US 119 South
9
Turn right onto US 33; US 48; US 119
28 mi·33 min·Corridor H
10
Turn left onto US 250; WV 92
1.7 mi·2 min·Barbour County Highway
11
Continue on US 250; WV 92
0.5 mi·53 sec·Beech Avenue
12
Continue on US 250; WV 92
0.3 mi·39 sec·Row Avenue North
13
Continue on US 250; WV 92
2.2 mi·3 min·Barbour County Highway
14
Continue on US 250; WV 92
1.1 mi·2 min·South Crim Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
US 250; WV 92
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 58 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for one well-timed stop is recommended to break up the drive. Keep in mind that your longest leg is the 67.2-mile stretch on US 19, so ensure your tank is topped off before tackling that section to avoid any mid-route stress. Since the total trip is manageable in a single day, you can easily depart in the morning and reach Belington by the afternoon. Focus on maintaining a steady pace through the transition between Corridor H and local roads to ensure you arrive at your destination refreshed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.7 miles from Beckley, WV, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belington, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beckley, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beckley, WV
This is one driving day of about 147.5 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Beckley, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 19 for about 67.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 113.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Turn right onto WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive
Navigation decision point
7
5.3 mi into trip|~9m in|US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 North: Summersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 19 North: Summersville
7
72.5 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
5
113.1 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon
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113.3 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 33 West, , US 119 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 West, , US 119 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.46 one way
$46.92 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$25.58
$51.16
premium
$4.78
$27.75
$55.50
diesel
$5.35
$31.07
$62.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.3
0
$15.49
$7.08
Efficient EV
36.9
0
$12.91
$5.90
EV Truck/SUV
59
0
$20.65
$9.44
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of May 31, 2026
Origin
Beckley, WV
Evening
in Beckley on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 2 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Belington, WV
Evening
in Belington on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
NW 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 30.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 147.5-mile journey. With a 46% highway share, the road transitions between faster stretches and more local, variable driving conditions. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on US 19, which spans 67.2 miles and provides a steady rhythm before the route shifts toward the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and Corridor H. You will encounter a diverse road environment that requires you to stay alert as the terrain changes. This combination of highway and local road segments ensures that the drive remains engaging rather than monotonous.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.2 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 19): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,421 ft1,031 ft
Total Climb
1,531 ft
Total Descent
2,254 ft
Highest Point
2,421 ft
Elevation Range
1,390 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beckley, WV to Belington, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Buckhannon along the way.
Buckhannon
113.1 mi in|~2h 14m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Beckley is a city of 17,256 (as of 2020) in West Virginia, and is the county seat of Raleigh County pop. 74,591 (2020). It sits on a high plateau above the New River Gorge at an elevation of 2,418 feet. It was founded in 1838 and named for John J Beckley, the first Clerk of the House of Representatives and the first Librarian of Congress.
Once a major coal industry hub, Beckley contains a small historic downtown and many suburban neighborhoods. The Beckley area serves as the overall regional commercial center for Southern West Virginia region, and has many big box stores and chain restaurants, in contrast to the small-town nature of its surrounding communities. Beckley sits as the closest town to the Grandview portion of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and has easy access within 40 minutes to the park's 2 other visitor centers near Fayetteville and Hinton.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.2 miles on US 19. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (WV 16 / Robert C. Byrd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 19): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belington, WV before heading back.
